Sheila Wakelam

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ABOUT SHEILA WAKELAM

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • 20+ years of successful experience in management in architecture, design, space planning, plan review, master planning, facilities planning, construction administration, contract review and negotiating, Value Engineering, and permitting work; Writing applications, Budget management, Establishing a budget either by cost or historical data and tracking throughout project, architectural drawings, specifications, construction oversite, critical path scheduling/planning meetings, negotiations, working with and selection of consultants, contractors, owners, and vendors. Interviewing prospective designers and consultants. Responded to Requests for Information (RFI), change orders (CO), addendums, provided architectural supplemental information, and reviewed shop drawings• 10+ years of working on healthcare projects from clinics to an acute care hospital. Knowledgeable in the permitting and building codes as they relate to healthcare.• 10+ years of working on K-12 (education) projects. Knowledgeable in the permitting and building codes as they relate to education• 10+ years of working with a Civil Engineering/Architecture firm• Direct(s) professional and Technical Staff on assignments, projects, general updates. Reviewed time sheets created assignments/schedules. Implemented programs to improve systems• Projects included building and office design, lighting design, remodels, furniture space Planning, special construction for secured areas, kitchen design, and researching design measures for hospital-acquired infections (HAI) considerations utilizing the best design solutions available, Site Design, LEED Design• Master of Science in Design with a concentration in Healthcare and Evidence Based Design• Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Management• Associate of Science with a concentration in Architecture• Timelines, budgets, contract adherence, bid documents, cost/ construction estimating• Building assessments, pre and post occupancy evaluations, rigorously researched projects, products, and cost for Stakeholder’s satisfaction, equipment and furniture planning and design• Worked on multi-million dollar ground up and renovation projects• Ability to work well independently, in a team, and leading teams • Excellent customer service/ people skills developing a positive rapport and outcomes to include effective working relationships• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Project, Prezi (presentation software), and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC